1:700 ORP Ślązak from IBG Models
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2022 9:26 pm
ORP Ślązak is one of IBG Models Hunt II class destroyer/escort kits. The kits are inexpensive and relatively simple, but do include some PE details as well as painting and rigging guides. I made a few minor modifications to my build based on photos I found online of ORP Ślązak.
I replaced the plastic and PE kit masts with scratch-built soldered brass rod masts. The rear mast was made taller than the plastic mast supplied with the kit, as it is in photos of Ślązak.
I left off the bow flagstaff, and added two life rafts to either side of the superstructure based on photos of Ślązak.
The sea was first painted on the flat base, and then texture was built up with Modpodge and Mig Ultra Glue, which both dry clear. Whitecaps and foam were then painted in, and finally a coat of gloss acrylic varnish was applied. I was aiming to portray the ship moving slowly through a calm sea.
I added a few PE figures from Eduard to the deck.
I replaced the plastic and PE kit masts with scratch-built soldered brass rod masts. The rear mast was made taller than the plastic mast supplied with the kit, as it is in photos of Ślązak.
I left off the bow flagstaff, and added two life rafts to either side of the superstructure based on photos of Ślązak.
The sea was first painted on the flat base, and then texture was built up with Modpodge and Mig Ultra Glue, which both dry clear. Whitecaps and foam were then painted in, and finally a coat of gloss acrylic varnish was applied. I was aiming to portray the ship moving slowly through a calm sea.
I added a few PE figures from Eduard to the deck.
